Child Care Program Specialist

·       Primary responsibilities will include all related activities as assigned by the Executive Director. Assist the Program Manager and Albany PAL Team with the coordination, the planning and executing of a wide range of PAL programs and athletic activities, for kids at various venues throughout Albany. 

 

·       Specific duties will include but are not limited to, scheduling activities; arranging supervision of all activities by police officers, sub-contractors, staff or volunteers at the Albany PAL Center. Checking to ensure that activities are unfolding on schedule and that adult supervision are onsite as planned; trouble-shooting when activities and/or supervision does not unfold as planned. Evaluating those activities and suggesting changes, improvements, and corrections from day to day and year to year. As a Program Specialist you will be responsible for all programmatic responsibilities associated with the Extended Day programming at an Albany Middle School. May also serve as the lead on a particular program.

 

·       Provide oversight, supervision and instruction to Albany PAL Mentors and Mentees participating in Mentoring programs at the Albany PAL Center

 

·       Under the guidance of the Program Manager, maintain Albany PAL Social Media and online presence.

 

·       Assist the Office Manager with day-to-day administrative tasks. These tasks shall include but not be limited to: Answering phones, greeting walk ins, assisting parents accessing PAL programs, word processing, copying, filing and related tasks. 

 

·       Develop ideas for new programming opportunities and work with the Program Manager and Executive Director to bring approved ideas to fruition (finding venues, scheduling activities, booking police officers or PAL volunteers to supervise, etc.).

 

·       Ability to administer and carry out every detail of a particular program, club or activity. Work from and report to remote PAL program locations. 
 
 

·       Work with the Executive Director to identify opportunities for new funding for both new and current programs. Pursue that funding through a variety of means to include writing fund-raising letters, making direct face-to-face or telephone solicitations, club 50 – 50 raffles, concession stand, candy drives and writing and editing grant proposals. 
 
 

·       Assist the Executive Director and Program Manager with the cross training of each employee and each PAL position. Assist the Administrative Assistant, with his or her duties as circumstances or the Executive Director assign. 

 

·       Complete any other duties assigned by the Program Manager or Executive Director.

 

·       Administer, adhere to and enforce all PAL policies and procedures as they pertain to particular programs and youth. 
 
 

·       Maintain a constant and regular schedule with default hours of 10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. weekdays, including a 30 - minute lunch break as arranged with the Program Manager, with the understanding that peak periods and seasonal programming may require some evening and/or weekend hours. Said hours to be negotiated with the Executive Director. 

 

·       Report to the Program Manager/Office Manager, and expect to be assigned related PAL tasks at locations away from the PAL administrative location. Responsible for the Extended Day program operations at a Middle School Building.

 

·       Must Possess a Valid New York State Driver’s License and have a reliable vehicle at your disposal during work hours. 

 

Requirements:

 

Physical Education, Sports Management, Education and similar majors are preferred. Successful candidate will possess at minimum an Associate’s Degree. Two year’s full time relevant Documented Life/Work experience may be substituted with a High School Diploma.
 
 Proposed Compensation Package

 

Projected salary range: $33,800.00 – $ 41,478.00, Commensurate with education and experience.

 

Paid Time off (PTO) includes vacation, personal and sick time.  The employee shall be entitled to fourteen (14) days PTO per calendar year after twelve months of employment, nineteen (19) after thirty-six (36) months of employment, twenty-four (24) after sixty (60) months of employment and twenty-nine (29) after 120 months of employment and forward. There are 11 paid holidays.  Employee’s Pre-planned PTO of 3 days or more shall be scheduled by the Employer, in consultation with the Employee.  Employee may carry over up to six (6) days of unused PTO into the new calendar year.  Employee may bank up to 5 days annually (for a maximum of 60 days) and receive compensation upon separation from the organization for said Bank Time.

 

This position shall be entitled to an individual/single health benefits package for which the employee shall contribute 20% of the total cost, after 60 days of employment. Employee shall be responsible for all additional charges in excess of single benefits. In-lieu of health benefits a payment of $1,800.00 will be paid in two $900.00 increments annually at the end of 8 months and then again at each 6-month interval, prorated to the fiscal year. 

 

This position shall be entitled to participate in a Simple IRA Retirement Plan. Among other rules and limitations, the employer shall contribute a dollar-for-dollar match limited to 3% of eligible employee compensation. Eligibility begins on employee’s first year anniversary. 

 

 

Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, their resume and references to:

 

We are seeking an experienced Child Care Program Specialist to join our team! As a program specialist, you will oversee all aspects of education, curriculum, and activities for our students. You will choose programs, curriculum, and activities that align with our beliefs and educational mission, ensure compliance within classrooms, and help train staff. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of child development and education, and can work well with staff and families alike to ensure educational, fun activities year-round.